Which One of the Following Statements Shows Transductive Reasoning

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements shows transductive reasoning?

• A)"The two glasses of water must still have the same amount because you haven't added any water or taken any away."
• B)"It snows in the wintertime because it's Christmas."
• C)"Six and one are seven because you just take six and count one more."
• D)"If you have four people, you can make six possible pairs."

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Definitions:

Conventional Thinking

A mode of thought based on accepted norms and standards, often contrasted with creative or critical thinking approaches.

Transitivity

A principle in logic and mathematics stating that if a relation holds between a first and a second element, and also between the second and a third, it must necessarily hold between the first and the third.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment and wildlife.

Class Inclusion

Class inclusion is a cognitive ability to understand that a specific item can belong to a broader category as well as to a more specific subcategory at the same time, a concept extensively studied by Jean Piaget.